Afghan Scholar Calls for Islamic Unity, Says Enemies Exploit Small Disputes

IQNA – An Afghan scholar says enemies of Muslim nations, such as the Israeli regime, exploit the smallest disputes among Muslims to sow division and prevent Islamic unity.

This is according to Mawlawi Abdulhadi Hedayat, professor of Islamic culture at Rana University in Kabul, who made the statements while speaking to IQNA on the sidelines of the 39th International Islamic Unity Conference, held earlier in September in Tehran.

The conference, organized by the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, gathers scholars and thinkers from different countries. It aims to strengthen dialogue and cooperation among Muslim communities.

“One of the great achievements of the forum is that through such gatherings, it has been able to convey messages to Islamic movements and followers of different schools, preparing their minds for the unity of the Ummah,” Hedayat said.

He explained that adherence to the Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is central to unity. He noted that Islamic brotherhood itself is a foundation, citing the Quranic verse “Indeed the believers are brothers.” According to him, enemies exploit even small disputes to create division among Muslims.

Hedayat emphasized that unity brings multiple benefits, including “seeking the pleasure of God, bringing joy to the Prophet, and turning Muslims into a great power against their enemies.” He added that scholars and intellectuals have a constructive role in fostering rapprochement and warned against extremism and divisive rhetoric.

On the situation in Gaza, Hedayat said the conflict deeply concerns Muslims worldwide. “The Zionist regime is the enemy of our faith and the common enemy of the Islamic Ummah,” he stated.

He added that the determination of Palestinians shows that “if a nation resolves to protect its values, no force can stop them.”

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